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UPK 171X

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,947 mi
Last recorded196,947 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPK 171X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 196,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 196,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 196,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor corrosion around chassis

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion already started

Offside Front Inner Floor corrosion around chassis

Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion already started

Pass 8 Dec 2018 196,426 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r wheel arches corrosion already started

Pass 3 Feb 2017 194,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 194,212 miles

Front slight body corrosion under car

Pass 5 Dec 2014 192,685 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

steerin rack mounting rubber perrished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 189,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 189,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F ENGINE MOUNTING UNDERNEATH WORN.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 189,191 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 187,840 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 187,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 183,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 183,095 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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UPK 171X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPK 171X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPK 171X registered?

UPK 171X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1982.

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